Bc Wildfire 2017

UPDATE: Wildfire from Washington State crosses Canadian border
OSOYOOS – A 19,000-hectare wildfire from Washington State has now crossed the Canadian border and…

UPDATE: Wildfire burning in Vernon’s BX area now under control
VERNON – A 0.2-hectare wildfire in Vernon's BX area is now under control, according to…
Where all that ash in the Okanagan came from
Many residents in the Thompson-Okanagan are waking up to find ash everywhere, but fortunately no…

More wildfire evacuated Joe Rich residents allowed home
KELOWNA – More than 180 Joe Rich residents from 81 properties were allowed home today,…

UPDATE: More Joe Rich residents allowed home; fire still 20 per cent contained
KELOWNA – Residents of more than 100 properties in Joe Rich can return home today,…

UPDATE: Wildfire burning east of Kelowna now 20 per cent contained
KELOWNA – The Philpott Road wildfire continues to burn in the Joe Rich area, however,…

No significant change in wildfire east of Kelowna thanks to good weather conditions
KELOWNA – The Philpott Road wildfire continues to burn in the Joe Rich area, however, favourable…
Map shows historical comparison of B.C. wildfire seasons
KAMLOOPS – A local company has put together a map to visualize the devastating impacts…

Elephant Hill fire no longer significant threat to Clinton
KAMLOOPS – People in Clinton and Cache Creek are no longer living under an evacuation…

Crews work to protect buildings from wildfire east of Kelowna
KELOWNA – Firefighters worked overnight to protect structures and properties from the Philpott Road wildfire…

UPDATE: Uncontrolled wildfire in Joe Rich now 400 hectares
KELOWNA – Firefighters have yet to contain the Philpott Road wildfire, which now covers 400…

Crews respond to half a dozen small, lightning-caused fires in North Okanagan and Shuswap
ENDERBY – B.C. Wildfire is responding to six small wildfires, most of which are northeast…

UPDATE: Wildfire burning east of Kelowna forces evacuation of over 1,000 people
KELOWNA – An evacuation order has been issued for the entire Joe Rich area east…

Kamloops ESS reception centre to stay open through first week of September
KAMLOOPS – As evacuees from across the province are beginning to go home, social service…

Firefighters who lit campfire near Adams Lake fined, issued warnings
ADAMS LAKE – A group of B.C. Wildfire firefighters who lit a campfire on the…